Changes are coming for all Northwest WorldPerks Visa cardholders. With the merger of Delta and Northwest, both frequent flyer programs will be integreated into the SkyMiles airline loyalty program, now exclusively provided by American Express (previously managed by U.S. Bank). For Northwest WorldPerks cardholders, American Express says they will be allowed to keep the miles they’ve earned; however, to earn additional miles they will need to apply for a Delta SkyMiles credit card.
AMEX is launching a marketing blitz to tell cardholders what it would mean to be an American Express card holder — exclusive benefits that come with earning reward miles directly through Delta, the world’s largest airline operator. Accor